Detroit

It is legal to speak your mind, advocate for yourself or record police activity in most circumstances. Still, attorneys and a former law enforcement officer say there’s no guarantee your rights will be respected in the moment — or that it’s always safe to exercise them.

On today’s show, Michigander Paul Whelan visits Washington after his release from Russian prison.Then, chef Franchesca Lamarre on bringing a taste of Haiti to Detroit. And, what voters across the state are thinking about as the November election approaches.

Michigan parents honor their son's tragic death by forming an organization to help teens with mental health challenges. A Detroit artist takes over the the DIA. And the long-rooted history of Latinos in West Michigan.

Today, a preview of President Biden’s visit to Detroit this evening, and what it means for his campaign.

Detroit officials are encouraging residents to report illegal block parties after what Mayor Mike Duggan says was a weekend of violence rarely seen in Detroit anymore.

The heat waves and other challenges that test the way neighbors show up for each other. Also, the city of Muskegon rethinks its waterfront for Great Lakes Cruisers. Plus, a DIY comic book series telling stories of queer black icons. And we take a trip to the Motown Museum.

Authorities in Detroit have charged a man with embezzling millions of dollars from a group that has turned Detroit’s riverfront into a popular attraction.

What happened on the campus of Wayne State University, where protesters calling for divestment from Israel were arrested and removed. Also, the human history of Michigan Central, a glorious welcoming spot for many first arrivals to Detroit in the 20th century.Plus, how Michigan overhauled its system for accused citizens who can’t afford their own lawyers.

The pushback against a planned battery components plant near Big Rapids. And the Stateside debut of the podcast series Black Her Stories.

Government figures released Thursday show Detroit saw its population grow for the first time in decades, rising by 1,852 people to 633,218 inhabitants last year.

Detroit officials want a court to order the Mammoth Building on Detroit's West Side to be demolished. And they want to ultimately own the property and develop it.

Detroit officials are planning a major expansion of mental health services in Metro Detroit. But they’re calling on state legislators to invest $227 million into the expansion.

A new report from the University of Michigan’s School of Social Work says that employees want to be paid a living wage and be offered opportunities for advancement.

There will be increased police presence, road closures, no parking zones, business inspections and more lighting in Greektown and on Detroit’s Riverwalk.

Parents could also receive a “parenting responsibility” ticket if their kids are out past curfew.

Some of the questions they’re expected to wrestle with are who might be eligible for reparations — and what compensation and distribution might look like.

The District Detroit development is getting $800 million in tax incentives from the city and state. We talked to one reporter who says the real cost is much higher. Also, we learned about the effort to reopen one of the world's tallest ski jumps—in Ironwood, MI.

This new building, called The Anchor at Mariners Inn, will offer more supportive housing, counseling, therapy and job training services.

A report from the University of Michigan’s Center for Racial Justice finds Detroiters' support for reparations is strongly tied to their perceptions of racial inequity.

"So for anybody here who ever wanted to kiss their landlord goodbye, this is your opportunity with city assistance," Detroit Mayor Mike Duggan said.